ALTEN · 4 months ago
Sr Strategic Project Manager
Madison, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expALTEN is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for a contract role focused on large-scale Technology/IT software projects and programs. The ideal candidate will lead project execution, manage risks, and ensure alignment with broader program goals while engaging with stakeholders and driving project success.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Understands and utilizes the client project management methodologies and processes (based on PMI Standards) for project delivery in order to achieve scope, schedule and cost objectives while effectively managing risks that have the potential to affect project deliverables. May also provide support for maintenance and improvement of PMO tools, templates, and processes
Determines specific business needs and deliverables of a project, and, utilizing project management tools, establishes and manages the costs, resources, performance measurements, timeline, and project deliverables required to complete the project and meet the expected project outcome. May be responsible for performing a cost/benefit analysis of the project and ensuring feasibility
Determines appropriate project resource and staffing skillsets, including determining the level of expertise needed to complete a project while assessing strategies that can be made to reduce the overall project risk factor
Manages applicable project contracts in conjunction with sourcing personnel. Prepares Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluates responses, participates in negotiations, interprets contract language, and handles finances. Ensures that the work is completed to specifications and is on schedule as specified in the contract
Responsible for development and execution of communication and stakeholder management plans related to projects, including the development and reporting of project status, risks and progress to stakeholders in an agreed to format, frequency, material content, and audience of the communications
Ensures training needs are met for project team members and users of project
Upon completion of projects, ensures operational teams are properly trained, work orders pertaining to the project are closed, all related finance charges are handled, team members are reassigned, documentation is in order, and a smooth transition of deliverables occurs
Understands and utilizes organizational change management methodology within the context of project management
Provides support to and mentors other in the use of organizational change management methodology and business consulting support as needed within the context of program and project management to aid in assurance of achievement of strategic objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Required
5 years of experience in project management managing medium to large sized, complex projects
Ability to analyze and solve problems of a moderate nature and implement an effective solution
Ability to organize medium to large project plans and effectively document accordingly
Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out responsibilities with a minimum of direction
Demonstrated effective leadership and team skills
Ability to develop and apply performance measures
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management)
Ability to work in a diverse work environment
Preferred
A background in IT beyond project management is highly preferred
Experience in utility operations is beneficial but not required
Preferred Residency: Candidates residing in Iowa or Wisconsin will receive preference
Company
ALTEN
Alten is high-technology consulting and engineering group. The group's services are supplied to technical departments.
10001+ employees
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